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Description of Mouth sores

DefinitionAccording to dictionary definition  Mouth ulcers are small sores in the mouth that may be present on the insides of the cheeks, on the tongue, or the roof of the mouth.  Causes and Risk FactorsAccording to dictionary definition  There are many causes of mouth ulcers:1. Mechanical trauma such as rough brushing, use of braces, biting the insides of the mouth, or eating foods that may scratch the insides.2. Eating very hot foods3. Sensitivity to foods such as peanuts4. Nutritional deficiencies such as that of iron, folic acid or vitamin B125. Infection such as candida or herpes6. Gastrointestinal problems such as Crohn €™s disease7. Reactions to certain medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, beta-blockers, and blood pressure medicines8. Oral cancer9. Radiation therapy10. Hormonal changes  Signs and SymptomsAccording to dictionary definition  The symptoms of mouth ulcers include:1. A sore inside the mouth2. Pain3. Difficulty eating food4. Fever5. Swollen lymph nodes  InvestigationsAccording to dictionary definition  The doctor will physically examine the ulcers in the mouth. Treating the underlying condition or the cause of the sores will usually prevent them from coming back.  TreatmentAccording to dictionary definition  Treatment of mouth ulcers involve:1. Antibiotics — it may be oral or in the form of a rinse2. Corticosteroids to be applied on the sores3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain
Some home remedies that may help treat mouth ulcers include:1. Apply honey on the ulcers using a cotton swab. Do it a few times a day.2. Apply glycerin on the ulcers.3. Chew some tulsi leaves a couple of times a day.4. Prepare a decoction of coriander seeds by boiling a teaspoon of seeds in a cup of water. When cold, use it to rinse your mouth.5. Prepare a mouth rinse using sea salt. Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt in a glass of water and rinse your mouth with it.6. Drink licorice tea a few times a day.  Complications and When Should You See a DoctorAccording to dictionary definition  The complications of mouth ulcers include:1. Infection that spreads to the teeth2. Infection of the skin and floor of the mouth3. Oral cancer
See a doctor if:1. Ulcers do not reduce with treatment and remain for 3 or more weeks2. Pain persists3. Ulcers keep recurring4. Ulcers are accompanied by high fever  Prognosis and PreventionAccording to dictionary definition  Prognosis is excellent if the treatment is followed. The following tips can help prevent mouth ulcers:1. Avoid spicy foods2. Avoid hard brushing. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles.3. Stay away from foods that may scratch the insides of the mouth.4. Maintain a good dental hygiene by brushing teeth and rinsing your mouth after every meal.  ReferencesAccording to dictionary definition  Bope ET, Kellerman RD. Diseases of the skin. In: Bope ET, Kellerman RD, eds. Conn’s Current Therapy 2017. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 14.Klokkevold PR, Mealey BL. Influence of Systemic Conditions. In: Newman MG, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA, eds. Carranza €™s Clinical Periodontology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 11.